Board of Directors Meeting February 23, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Agenda 2

Minutes December 22, 2015 3

Balance Sheet 4

Financial Analysis 5

2015 Board Attendance 8

Business and Commercials Construction Projects 2016 9

2016 Government Affairs Action Report 10

2015 Membership Report 12

2016 Membership Report 13

2016 Digital Report 14

Luncheon Review: Economic Impact of the EPA Clean Power Plan 15

Review: Representative Zinke Visits Applied Materials 16

Media: Flathead Beacon, Economist: Clean Power Plan Could Have Major Impacts

On State Economy 17

Daily Inter Lake, Coal closures would impact Northwest Montana 19

Daily Inter Lake, Economists optimistic about 2016 21

Flathead Beacon, Kalispel School District Considering New 25-Acre Property on North End 23 Flathead Beacon, Kelley’s Market Trends: Flathead Real Estate in Perspective 26

Daily Inter Lake, Marriott studies 111-room Whitefish hotel 27

Daily Inter Lake, Looking Forward to Pond Hockey 2017 29

Daily Inter Lake, 100 Years Ago: 30

Accreditation Status Report 31

Kalispell Public Schools Levy and Bond Information Presentation 33

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Regular Board of Directors Meeting

Chamber Conference Room, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 7:00 am

Agenda

I. 7:00 Call To Order: Lisa Brown, Chairman of the Board II. 7:00 CONSENT AGENDA – Bob Herron, Secretary/Treasurer

• Minutes of the January 26, 2016 regular meeting • Financial statement for January 31, 2016 • Board Attendance 2016 (information only)

III. 7:15 BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ON INITIATIVES

• Presentation by Kalispell Schools Superintendent Mark Flatau on potential May mail-in operating levy ballot issue and fall building levy. The purpose of this session is to listen to Mark’s presentation, ask questions. The board decision on this ballot issue will be taken up at the March meeting. The presentation is available for your review at the end of the Board Package.

IV. 8:00 REPORTS, ACTIVITIES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (information only) • President’s Report: Joe Unterreiner • Accreditation Committee Reports:

Governance: Lisa B. Finance: Bob H. Human Resources: Chris O. Gov’t Affairs: Carbonari, Pence, Taylor

Programs: Gronley, Karas, Peterson, Tonjum Tech: Mark J. Comm.: Russell, Sprunger, Vine, Weaver Facilities: Waldenberg

• Feb-Mar Schedule: Feb 19-21 Pond Hockey Classic – cancelled Mar 4 Leadership Flathead: Business and Industry Mar 10 Oktoberfest orientation Mar 14 Council Workshop: Peccia transportation study results Mar 15 Schools Update luncheon featuring Mark Flatau and Jane Karas Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day parade

• Board announcements

V. 8:30 Adjourn Next Meeting: March 22, 2016

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Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, MT 59901

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

MINUTES Board Members Present: Brown, Carbonari, Flatau, Hendrickson, Hensley, Hergesheimer, Herron, Johnson, Karas, Nye, Ohler, Pelc, Pence, Peterson, Smith, Sorensen, Sprunger, Taylor, Tonjum, Vine, Waldenberg Board Members Absent: Gronley, Phelps, Russell, Weaver Staff Present: Joe Unterreiner, Katie Brien, Kate Lufkin. Notice of the meeting having been given, the meeting was called to order by Brian Pelc at 7:03 am.

I. Board Action and Discussion 1. The minutes of the meetings for December 2015, were approved. The financials of December

31, 2015 was also reviewed and approved. 2. EPA Clean Power Plan: The board reviewed a draft resolution of the executive board to join the

amicus brief of the US Chamber seeking a stay of the final rule of the EPA Clean Power Plan. The draft resolution is based on the findings of the University of Montana, Bureau of Business and Economic Research’s economic impact analysis. Their findings include a projection of loss of nearly 1,000 jobs in northwest Montana. There was a 20 minute discussion on state of the coal industry, authority of the EPA on this rule, the level of harm to Montana, and the overall analysis of the report. A motion was made and seconded to join the US Chamber action as an amicus brief member. The motion was approved.

3. The following reports were heard: President’s Report – Joe Unterreiner Organizational development report – Katie Brien Marketing and communications report – Kate Lufkin Jan-Feb schedule was noted

4. Board Announcements: Jerry Sorensen announced his retirement from Plum Creek and resignation from the

board Mike Nye announced a tour of Applied Materials by Rep. Zinke on Jan 29th

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 am. After adjournment, the board broke up into their accreditation committees to work on their tasks.

Respectfully Submitted, Joe Unterreiner, President and CEO

Jan 31, 16 Jan 31, 15 $ Change

ASSETSCurrent A ssets

Checkin g/Savings1000.00 · Checking 301,558.91 238,791.54 62,767.37

1050.00 · Petty Cash 220.00 200.00 20.001100.00 · Investments 152,525.59 152,717.10 -191.51

Total Checking/Savings 454,304.50 391,708.64 62,595.86

Accounts Receivable1150.30 · Accounts Receivable 71,673.72 38,729.19 32,944.53

Total Accoun ts Receivable 71,673.72 38,729.19 32,944.53

Other Curre nt Assets1200.00 · Other Curr ent Assets 5,840.90 25,798.95 -19,958.05

Total Other Curre nt Assets 5,840.90 25,798.95 -19,958.05

Total Current Assets 531,819.12 456,236.78 75,582.34

Fixed Assets1350.00 · Fixed A ssets 144,098.57 142,611.85 1,486.72

Total Fixed Assets 144,098.57 142,611.85 1,486.72

TOTAL ASSETS 675,917.69 598,848.63 77,069.06

LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabil ities

Current Li abi lit iesAccounts Payable

2000.00 · Accounts Payable 23,796.61 20,482.30 3,314.31

Total Accoun ts Payable 23,796.61 20,482.30 3,314.31

Other Curre nt Li abi lit ies2050.00 · Deferred Revenue 30,545.00 0.00 30,545.002100.00 · Payroll Liabil iti es 3,676.07 2,645.20 1,030.87

2150.00 · Wages Payable 9,447.57 8,758.70 688.872200.00 · Accrued Vacation 15,351.90 15,802.65 -450.75

Total Other Curre nt L iabil iti es 59,020.54 27,206.55 31,813.99

Total Current Liabi li ties 82,817.15 47,688.85 35,128.30

Total Liabi li ties 82,817.15 47,688.85 35,128.30

Equity3000.00 · Retained E arni ngs 440,701.55 440,701.55 0.00

32000 · Unrestricte d Net Assets 155,641.35 127,188.72 28,452.63Net Income -3,242.36 -16,730.49 13,488.13

Total Equity 593,100.54 551,159.78 41,940.76

TOTAL L IABILITIES & EQUITY 675,917.69 598,848.63 77,069.06

2:32 PM Kalis pell C hamber of Commerce02/18/16 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of January 31, 2016

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Accrual Basis Kalispell Chamber of Commerce P & L Analysis

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January 2016 Previous Year Comparison Budget vs Actual

2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

Income

100 · Administrative

4300.00 · Membership Dues 26,805.00 28,675.00 -1,870.00 26,805.00 341,205.00 -314,400.00

4025.00 · Program Revenue

4050.00 · Advertising 75.00 0.00 75.00 75.00 22,200.00 -22,125.00

4100.00 · Affinity Programs 233.39 357.86 -124.47 233.39 4,380.00 -4,146.61

4460.00 · Other Income 2,609.47 991.61 1,617.86 2,609.47 19,000.00 -16,390.53

4400.00 · Grants & Contributions

4400.10 · Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4450.00 · Interest 6.37 66.83 -60.46 6.37 500.00 -493.63

4460.00 · Miscellaneous Income

4000.00 · Administrative Fee 292.50 300.62 -8.12 292.50 3,705.00 -3,412.50

4750.00 · Rent 1,100.00 1,100.00 0.00 1,100.00 13,212.00 -12,112.00

4960.00 · In-Kind Donations 5,416.67 5,416.67 0.00 5,416.67 65,000.00 -59,583.33

4950.00 · Wage & Benefit Reimburse 19,055.38 12,694.52 6,360.86 19,055.38 259,508.00 -240,452.62

100 · Total Administrative 55,593.78 49,603.11 5,990.67 55,593.78 728,710.00 -673,116.22

200 · Tourism Development

210 · Bed Tax 1.32 1.24 0.08 1.32 130,342.00 -130,340.68

220 · Visitor Center 24.50 0.00 24.50 24.50 350.00 -325.50

200 · Total Tourism Development 25.82 1.24 24.58 25.82 130,692.00 -130,666.18

300 · Membership Services

310 · ABC Clinic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,400.00 -3,400.00

320 · Banquet 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56,350.00 -56,350.00

330 · Luncheon 2,963.00 2,253.00 710.00 2,963.00 15,000.00 -12,037.00

340 · Unwind 209.00 0.00 209.00 209.00 2,600.00 -2,391.00

350 · Stock Sale 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13,300.00 -13,300.00

370 · Int'l Travel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 277,400.00 -277,400.00

380 · Newsletter 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200.00 -1,200.00

300 · Total Membership Services 3,172.00 2,253.00 919.00 3,172.00 369,250.00 -366,078.00

400 · Economic Development

410 · Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

450 · KCVB Events 17,878.25 10,650.00 7,228.25 17,878.25 213,550.00 -195,671.75

460 · Manufacturing Alliance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 -6,000.00

490 · Economic Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

400 · Total Economic Development 17,878.25 10,650.00 7,228.25 17,878.25 219,550.00 -201,671.75

500 · Community Development

510 · Leadership Flathead 425.00 375.00 50.00 425.00 47,050.00 -46,625.00

530 · Parade 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00 -2,700.00

550 · Small Business Saturday 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 -2,500.00

590 · Community Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

500 · Total Community Development 425.00 375.00 50.00 425.00 52,250.00 -51,825.00

600 · Government Relations

610 · Natural Resources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

620 · Issue Advocacy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

600 · Total Government Relations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Income 77,094.85 62,882.35 14,212.50 77,094.85 1,500,452.00 -1,423,357.15

Accrual Basis Kalispell Chamber of Commerce P & L Analysis

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

Expense

100 · Administrative

5000.00 · Direct Program

5010.00 · Advertising & Marketing 435.55 150.00 285.55 435.55 1,000.00 -564.45

5020.00 · Apparel 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 -200.00

5040.00 · Awards & Recognition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 -200.00

5240.00 · Hospitality 22.34 66.13 -43.79 22.34 400.00 -377.66

5320.00 · Leased Equipment/Spac 276.00 276.00 0.00 276.00 4,846.00 -4,570.00

5460.00 · Permits & Fees 20.00 0.00 20.00 20.00 100.00 -80.00

5670.00 · Supplies 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 -100.00

5680.00 · Tierred Dues 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,150.00 -3,150.00

5600.00 · Salaries & Employee Benefits

5600.10 · Salary & Wages 30,349.87 25,849.60 4,500.27 30,349.87 433,598.00 -403,248.13

5610.00 · Employer Taxes 2,650.66 2,729.65 -78.99 2,650.66 39,859.00 -37,208.34

5620.00 · Employee Benefits 3,658.87 3,637.99 20.88 3,658.87 66,724.00 -63,065.13

5060.00 · Bank Fees & Service Charges

5060.10 · Bank & Credit Card Fees 222.21 228.50 -6.29 222.21 4,000.00 -3,777.79

5280.00 · Interest Paid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5560.00 · Building & Maintenance 5,477.22 6,412.64 -935.42 5,477.22 14,256.00 -8,778.78

5190.00 · Depreciation/Amortization 699.73 747.59 -47.86 699.73 8,400.00 -7,700.27

5260.00 · Insurance 421.29 384.80 36.49 421.29 5,055.00 -4,633.71

5520.00 · Professional Fees

5760.00 · Web Site 90.00 45.00 45.00 90.00 3,660.00 -3,570.00

5520.10 · Professional Services 2,542.50 2,233.00 309.50 2,542.50 30,696.00 -28,153.50

5320.20 · Rent In-Kind 5,416.67 5,416.67 0.00 5,416.67 65,000.00 -59,583.33

5700.00 · Training & Education 44.00 0.00 44.00 44.00 5,475.00 -5,431.00

5360.00 · Meetings 78.15 105.00 -26.85 78.15 4,000.00 -3,921.85

5500.00 · Printing & Publications 384.00 1,607.50 -1,223.50 384.00 1,000.00 -616.00

5760.00 · Utilities & Phone

5120.00 · Communications 720.89 728.05 -7.16 720.89 9,000.00 -8,279.11

5760.00 · Utilities 643.38 763.44 -120.06 643.38 6,400.00 -5,756.62

5400.00 · Miscellaneous

5200.00 · Dues & Subscriptions 3,232.00 3,612.00 -380.00 3,232.00 6,700.00 -3,468.00

5580.00 · Research & Survey's 0.00 204.00 -204.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5400.10 · Miscellaneous 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

5420.00 · Office

5420.10 · Office Supplies 3,211.80 1,630.38 1,581.42 3,211.80 20,300.00 -17,088.20

5740.00 · Travel

5740.10 · Travel/Mileage 672.60 0.00 672.60 672.60 13,200.00 -12,527.40

5720.00 · Transportation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,300.00 -1,300.00

5050.00 · Bad Debt 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

120 · Board 85.88 158.23 -72.35 85.88 3,650.00 -3,564.12

130 · Social Media 30.04 150.00 -119.96 30.04 1,000.00 -969.96

140 · Member Drive 52.25 0.00 52.25 52.25 8,200.00 -8,147.75

140 · Accreditation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

100 · Total Administrative 61,437.90 57,136.17 4,301.73 61,437.90 761,469.00 -700,031.10

200 · Tourism Development

210 · Bed Tax 6,832.43 4,988.14 1,844.29 6,832.43 130,342.00 -123,509.57

220 · Visitor Center 291.09 440.01 -148.92 291.09 6,670.00 -6,378.91

200 · Total Tourism Development 7,123.52 5,428.15 1,695.37 7,123.52 137,012.00 -129,888.48

300 · Membership Services

310 · ABC Clinic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,700.00 -2,700.00

320 · Banquet 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41,800.00 -41,800.00

330 · Luncheon 3,175.50 2,621.30 554.20 3,175.50 14,600.00 -11,424.50

Accrual Basis Kalispell Chamber of Commerce P & L Analysis

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2016 2015 Difference YTD Budget $ Over Budget

340 · Unwind 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,050.00 -1,050.00

350 · Stock Sale 77.65 76.95 0.70 77.65 12,500.00 -12,422.35

370 · Int'l Travel 230.51 203.11 27.40 230.51 223,700.00 -223,469.49

380 · Newsletter 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 120.00 -120.00

300 · Total Membership Services 3,483.66 2,901.36 582.30 3,483.66 296,470.00 -292,986.34

400 · Economic Development

410 · Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

420 · Community Visits 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

430 · Trade Projects 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

440 · BEAR 566.08 1.00 565.08 566.08 7,200.00 -6,633.92

450 · KCVB Events 2,881.46 9,526.35 -6,644.89 2,881.46 213,550.00 -210,668.54

460 · Manufacturing Alliance 660.00 910.00 -250.00 660.00 8,260.00 -7,600.00

490 · Economic Development 300.00 0.00 300.00 300.00 425.00 -125.00

400 · Total Economic Development 4,407.54 10,437.35 -6,029.81 4,407.54 229,435.00 -225,027.46

500 · Community Development

510 · Leadership Flathead 2,589.74 431.64 2,158.10 2,589.74 46,075.00 -43,485.26

520 · Ambassadors 11.20 59.50 -48.30 11.20 450.00 -438.80

530 · Parade 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,130.00 -2,130.00

550 · Small Business Saturday 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 -4,000.00

590 · Community Development 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

500 · Total Community Development 2,600.94 491.14 2,109.80 2,600.94 52,655.00 -50,054.06

600 · Government Relations

610 · Natural Resources 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

620 · Issue Advocacy 1,283.65 3,218.67 -1,935.02 1,283.65 16,600.00 -15,316.35

600 · Total Government Relations 1,283.65 3,218.67 -1,935.02 1,283.65 16,600.00 -15,316.35

Total Expense 80,337.21 79,612.84 724.37 80,337.21 1,493,641.00 -1,413,303.79

Net Income (less TBID, Foundation) -3,242.36 -16,730.49 13,488.13 -3,242.36 6,811.00 -10,053.36

Income:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax 1.32 1.24 0.08 1.32 130,342.00 -130,340.68

KCVB Events 17,878.25 10,650.00 7,228.25 17,878.25 213,550.00 -195,671.75

Foundation 0.31 0.19 0.12 0.31 20,000.00 -6,000.00

Chamber Program Income 59,215.28 52,231.11 6,984.17 59,215.28 1,156,560.00 -1,091,344.72

Total Income 77,095.16 62,882.54 14,212.62 77,095.16 1,520,452.00 -1,423,357.15

Expense:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax 6,832.43 4,988.14 1,844.29 6,832.43 130,342.00 -123,509.57

KCVB Events 2,881.46 9,526.35 -6,644.89 2,881.46 213,550.00 -210,668.54

Foundation 966.86 519.95 446.91 966.86 20,000.00 -7,600.00

Chamber Program 70,623.32 65,098.35 5,524.97 70,623.32 1,149,749.00 -1,071,525.68

Total Expense 81,304.07 80,132.79 1,171.28 81,304.07 1,513,641.00 -1,413,303.79

Net Income:

Airshow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bed Tax -6,831.11 -4,986.90 -1,844.21 -6,831.11 0.00 -6,831.11

KCVB Events 14,996.79 1,123.65 13,873.14 14,996.79 0.00 14,996.79

Foundation -966.55 -519.76 -446.79 -966.55 0.00 1,600.00

Chamber Program -11,408.04 -12,867.24 1,459.20 -11,408.04 6,811.00 -19,819.04

Total Net Income (Incl Foundation) -4,208.91 -17,250.25 13,041.34 -4,208.91 6,811.00 -10,053.36

Chamber Events -11,408.04 -12,867.24 1,459.20 -11,408.04 6,811.00 -19,819.04

2016 Board AttendanceJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Brown, Lisa XCarbonari, Joe XFlatau, Mark XGronley, Mark ~Hendrickson, Dawn XHensley, Mark XHergesheimer, Dave XHerron, Bob XJohnson, Mark XKaras, Jane XNye, Mike XOhler, Chris XPelc, Brian XPence, Mike XPeterson, Jim XPhelps, Maria ~Russell, Doug ~Smith, Mike XSorensen, Jerry XSprunger, Courtenay XTaylor, Laura XTonjum, Kary XVine, Tagen XWaldenberg, Dave XWeaver, Rick ~

21/252015 - 79%2014 = 84%2013 = 82%

Business and Commercial Construction Projects 2016Compiled By: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce - February 19, 2016

Est. Est. Est. Est.Project Place Start Complete SF $ millions

Cedar Creek Lodge (64 rms) CF Oct-15 Jun-16 25,000 $4.5Firebrand Hotel (89 rms) WF Mar-15 Jun-16 57,000 $11.0Flathead County office bldg. Kal Mar-15 Jun-16 30,000 $6.0FVCC housing (100 beds) Kal May-16 Aug-17 41,294 $9.6Glacier Rail Park Kal $22.0Glacier Steel Kal May-15 Feb-16 30,280 $2.2Hampton Inn (76 rms) WF May-15 Jun-16 53,445 $8.0Immanuel Lutheran Kal Apr-16 Oct-20 $45.0Kalispell Bypass Kal Oct-15 Nov-16 NA $33.8Kidsports Kal May-16 May-18 $2.5NAPA Auto Parts CF $0.7NW Healthcare: Pediatrics Kal 70,000 $20.0Old Jail renovation Kal Jun-14 May-16 15,000 $3.3SmartLam CF 140,000SPIII: Chick-Fil-A Kal Apr-16 Sep-16 4,500 $2.0SPIV: Mariott Springhill (101 rms) Kal Sep-15 Jun-16 $10.6SPIV: Various Kal Apr-15 263,454Super One CF Apr-16 Nov-16 $1.0Town Pump - Reserve/US 93 Kal Mar-16 16,000 $2.8Whitefish City Hall & Parking WF Aug-15 Oct-17 30,000 $16.0Whitefish Marriott Townsuites(111 rms) WF Apr-16 Jun-17 63,171Whitefish Mntn Resort Summit WF May-15 Sep-16 1,700 $2.0Total 840,844 $203.0

Construction and business projects.2016

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2016 Government Affairs Action Report - Kalispell Chamber of Commerce & CVB February 16, 2016

Issue/Bill Action Status LOCAL Expand commercial air service (AERO) Support 2016 bookings up 20%; next market priority is the Bay Area Glacier Rail Park Support $10M TIGER grant award announced Oct 26; contract to be fully-executed 1Q16 Kalispell Bypass Support Drivable by Nov ‘16 Kalispell Core Area Plan Monitor Kalispell Downtown Plan Monitor Kalispell Growth Policy Update Commented Comments submitted on Jan 5th; meetings every other Tues, 6pm, Feb-Mar Kalispell Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan Monitor Kalispell South Urban Renewal Plan Monitor CTA study published Jan ‘16 Kalispell Transportation Plan Monitor Peccia presenting and Council workshop Mar 14 Kidsports Support $1.4M grant received; Chamber raised $100,000; signatures of support from 235 businesses Westside Neighborhood Parking Plan Commented Pending STATE Montana Infrastructure Coalition Monitor FEDERAL EPA Clean Power Plan Regulations Amicus brief Joined amicus brief of the US Chamber; oral arguments Jun 2; SCOTUS stays action HR 712 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees Support Takes important steps to stop abusive practice of “sue and settle”; greater participation in rules Trans Pacific Partnership Monitor Supported by US Chamber, National Association of Manufacturers POLITICS: Kalispell Schools Levy May 2 Monitor Kalispell Schools Facility Bond Monitor State Elections Nov 1 Monitor Government Affairs Committee Meetings – Meets every other Friday during the Session; second Monday at noon for balance of year Date Topic Presenter Action Attend Jan 11 Local issues in 2016 Russell, Pence, Flatau City, county, Kalispell Schools goals and projects on the table for 2016 16 Mar 14 Apr 11

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May 9 Jun 13 Jul 11 Aug 8 Sep 12 Oct 10 Nov 14 Dec 12 Letter to the Editor and Guest Editorial: Date Title Author Published Jan 3 5 takeaways on Flathead economy Joe Unterreiner, President Daily Inter Lake 1/3; Beacon 1/7

2015Membership Report

2015

Starting Base

Accounts (Drops) Downgrade Upgrade AddsTotal Paid

AcctsStarting Base $

$ Downgrade $ Drops $ Upgrade $Adds$ Ending Base

Attrition Accounts

Attrition Dollars

Jan 63 9 1 0 9 63 $25,705 -$225 $3,280 $0 $3,375 $25,575 14.3% 12.8%Feb 79 7 0 1 9 81 $39,070 $0 $2,590 $45 $3,375 $39,900 8.9% 6.6%Mar 71 8 0 0 5 68 $36,840 $0 $2,480 $0 $1,975 $36,335 11.3% 6.7%Apr 28 2 0 0 43 69 $10,155 $0 $700 $0 $17,355 $26,810 7.1% 6.9%May 51 7 1 0 12 56 $20,375 -$295 $2,290 $0 $4,040 $21,830 13.7% 11.2%Jun 30 3 0 0 6 33 $10,365 $0 $1,050 $0 $1,940 $11,255 10.0% 10.1%Jul 43 9 0 0 7 41 $17,610 $0 $3,215 $0 $2,290 $16,685 20.9% 18.3%Aug 23 2 1 0 0 21 $20,610 -$225 $995 $0 $0 $19,390 8.7% 4.8%Sep 74 5 0 0 3 72 $31,705 $0 $1,750 $0 $1,050 $31,005 6.8% 5.5%Oct 35 0 0 0 4 39 $14,540 $0 $0 $0 $1,625 $16,165 0.0% 0.0%Nov 35 1 0 0 6 40 $19,595 $0 $575 $0 $2,165 $21,185 2.9% 2.9%Dec 66 0 1 0 7 73 $49,735 -$2,500 $0 $0 $2,100 $49,335 0.0% 0.0%

YTD 598 53 4 1 111 656 $296,305 ($3,245) $18,925 $45 $41,290 $315,470 8.9% 6.2%

Year End Goal: $332,495

Percentage of Goal Met: 94.88%

2016Membership Report

2016Starting

Base Accounts (Drops) Downgrade Upgrade Adds

Total Paid Accts

Starting Base $ $ Downgrade $ Drops $ Upgrade $Adds$ Ending Base

Attrition Accounts

Attrition Dollars

Jan 63 1 0 0 4 66 $25,965 $0 -$355 $0 $1,415 $27,735 1.6% -1.4%Feb 81 0 0 0 3 84 $40,375 $0 $0 $0 $1,295 $41,670 0.0% 0.0%Mar 68 0 0 0 0 68 $36,745 $0 $0 $0 $0 $36,745 0.0% 0.0%Apr 69 0 0 0 0 69 $27,220 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,220 0.0% 0.0%May 56 0 0 0 0 56 $22,145 $0 $0 $0 $0 $22,145 0.0% 0.0%Jun 33 0 0 0 0 33 $11,435 $0 $0 $0 $0 $11,435 0.0% 0.0%Jul 41 0 0 0 0 41 $16,750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,750 0.0% 0.0%Aug 21 0 0 0 0 21 $19,485 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,485 0.0% 0.0%Sep 72 0 0 0 0 72 $31,405 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31,405 0.0% 0.0%Oct 39 0 0 0 0 39 $16,190 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,190 0.0% 0.0%Nov 40 0 0 0 0 40 $21,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,400 0.0% 0.0%Dec 73 0 0 0 0 73 $49,630 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,630 0.0% 0.0%

YTD 656 1 0 0 7 662 $318,745 $0 ($355) $0 $2,710 $321,810 0.2% -0.1%

Year End Goal: $341,205

Percentage of Goal Met: 94.32%

2016 Digital Report

Prepared by Kate Lufkin2/19/2016

Web ActivityDec-15 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

PageviewsDiscover Kalispell 18,468 24,861

Chamber Webpage Pageviews 17,843 19,289Visitors

Returning 3,738 5,385New 4,977 3,880Total 8,715 9,265

DevicesMobile 2,459 2,112Tablet 1,067 991

Desktop 5,189 6,162Top Area Clicks

Directory 39,572 52,976Events 59,682 56,553

Jobs 3,832 6,148Info Request 406 824

News 14,126 16,795MarketSpace

Communications15-Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

E-Mail Communication 2263Luncheon 1,173 (27%)UNWIND 1233 (28%)

Newsletter 645 (32%) 623 (31%)

Network 15-Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov DecFacebook Friends 2039 2119Total Facebook Reach 13,797 27,790Twitter Followers 81 98Twitter Impressions 1,247 1,615LinkedIn Followers 874 911

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON SERIESFebruary 2016

Economic Impact of the EPA Clean Power Plan

Presented by Dr. Pat Barkey, Director of the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research

Impacts of the EPA Clean Power Plan:• The largest economic event to occur in Montana in three decades• Loss of 7,100 jobs in Montana over first three years of implementation• Northwest Montana could see a loss of nearly 1,000 jobs• Loss of over $500 million in income to Montana households• Loss of approximately $1.5 billion in gross output by Montana businesses• On February 9, 2016 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on this final rule• Oral arguments will be heard at D.C. Circuit Court June 2, 2016

Sponsored By:Media Coverage:

Daily Inter Lake: Coal closures would impact Northwest Montana

Flathead Beacon: Economist: Clean power plan could have major impacts on state economy

Representative Ryan Zinke Visits Applied Materials

• 80% of sales are outside the United States• 72% of 2015 sales were in Asia• 10,200 patents• Trade is the lifeblood of the company

Topics of discussion:

• Representative Zinke was thanked for his support of Trade Promotion Authority, granting fast-tracked negotiating

authority to the President.

• Zinke was also thanked for his support of Omnibus funding bill.

• Workforce topics included: - Number of employees in Montana - Employee mix of engineers, technology, and support - Research component to the work of Applied Materials, and more

• Applied Materials presented information on their community contributions.

January 29, 2016

Economist: Clean Power Plan Could Have Major Impacts on State Economy Centerpiece of Obama’s effort to fight climate change in limbo as Supreme Court temporarily halts Clean Power Plan BY JUSTIN FRANZ // FEB 14, 2016 // NEWS & FEATURES

Powerlines. Beacon File Photo

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The power plant and mine at Colstrip are 530 miles from the Flathead Valley. And while many in Northwest Montana rarely give second thought to the coal-fired plant in the other corner of the state, its closure could have widespread impacts across Big Sky Country.

That was the message Patrick Barkey, director of the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, presented at the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon during a presentation about the possible impacts of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.

“This would be one of the biggest economic events to hit the state in three decades,” Barkey said at the Kalispell luncheon on Feb. 11.

What has been heralded as a centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s plan to combat climate change is now in limbo after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted its implementation until a series of lawsuits are sorted out.

The Clean Power Plan would require every state to significantly reduce its carbon emissions. The new regulations would hit coal-producing states especially hard, including Montana, which holds about 25 percent of the nation’s recoverable

coal reserves. In order for the state to comply with the new rules it is possible the Colstrip Steam Electric Station and associated mine would be shuttered.

According to a report by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research that was commissioned by NorthWestern Energy, implementation of the power plan could result in a loss of 7,100 jobs in Montana within three years. It would also result in a loss of over $500 million in annual income received by state households and a loss of $1.5 billion in gross output by Montana businesses.

While the vast majority of impacts would be felt in eastern Montana, the Flathead Valley would feel the effects, Barkey said. According to the study, Northwest Montana could lose up to 1,000 jobs as a result of the power plan. That’s attributed to a possible fluctuation in utility costs that would negatively impact businesses while the state searches for new energy resources. Barkey notes the state currently benefits from homegrown energy, but if Colstrip were shuttered more of it would have to be imported, thus raising prices.

The decline of the coal industry would also negatively impact the state’s coffers.

“Coal is a high-octane fuel for the state’s tax revenues,” Barkey said.

Since 1992, the Treasure State Endowment Program has awarded more than $200 million to local governments to help with infrastructure projects. That fund heavily relies on coal revenues. In the last 25 years, Flathead County alone has received more than $7.7 million from the fund; Lincoln County has earned $5.9 million; and Lake County has earned upwards of $11 million.

In the months since the EPA announced the Clean Power Plan, 27 states have sued the federal government. Last week, the Supreme Court announced that the EPA plan was stayed until the legal issues are resolved sometime this summer. The news was greeted with mixed reviews.

“The Supreme Court decision to issue a nationwide stay on the Obama administration’s misguided, job-killing rule is great news for Montana,” said Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. “The so-called Clean Power Plan will kill Montana jobs and leads our country in the wrong direction – away from being an energy leader.”

But environmental groups lamented the decision and said if the courts killed the Clean Power Plan it would set the nation back in the battle against climate change.

“The Clean Power Plan is the largest step the United States has ever taken to tackle global warming pollution and is supported by nearly three-quarters of all Americans, including mayors, faith leaders, small businesses and public health professionals,” said Corey Bressler of Environment Montana, a state advocacy organization. “This decision is a huge loss for our kids’ future and for all Americans who care about the health of our planet, and a huge win for the polluters and the deniers.”

Coal closures would impact Northwest Montana Posted: Thursday, February 11, 2016 4:07 pm By SAM WILSON/Daily Inter Lake | 0 comments Impacts would be felt in NW Montana By SAM WILSON Daily Inter Lake Northwest Montana could see dramatic impacts from the Clean Power Plan if a challenge to the federal pollution regulations ultimately fails, University of Montana economics professor Patrick Barkey said on Thursday. Released by the Environmental Protection Agency last year, the plan creates a framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. It got put on hold Tuesday, however, when the U.S. Supreme Court halted enforcement of the plan until a lawsuit filed by 27 states is resolved. Still, Barkey said during a Thursday presentation to the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce that if the plan is enacted, ripple effects from the fossil fuel-reliant eastern part of the state will be felt farther west. Montana would have to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 47 percent by 2030 — the largest cut of any state. Barkey’s study is founded on the premise that compliance will require shuttering all four generating stations at Colstrip’s massive coal-fired power plant. Officials with NorthWestern Energy, which commissioned the study and sponsored the Thursday luncheon, agreed. The utility company owns a 30 percent share of one of Colstrip’s four units and about 10 percent of the overall plant. Rick Burt, NorthWestern’s director of community relations, called the plant’s closure “a very reasonable expectation” if the plan is enacted, but stopped short of saying it was a certainty. Critics of the study have said it fails to consider other options, such as increasing energy efficiency and the state’s wind and solar capacity. Barkey said he looked at other scenarios and they just weren’t feasible.

“We couldn’t come up with any economic way of building up the wind and solar supply to what is lost at Colstrip,” he said. He found that if the plant shuts down, seven counties in Northwest Montana could lose nearly 1,000 jobs and face a range of other impacts to the region’s economy and population. “It’s the effect of higher electricity prices affecting investments,” Barkey said, adding that while the region’s plentiful hydroelectric energy is cheaper, producers will simply raise prices in response to lower regional supply. Barkey didn’t have specifics on where the regional job losses would come from but said the impacts would be spread throughout multiple sectors. Statewide, close to half of an estimated 7,150 job losses would come from construction and state and local government, the report found. The health care, retail and accommodation and food services industries would also see substantial losses. Barkey predicted manufacturing could also take a hit. “When electricity prices go up, energy-intensive industries will leave,” he said. Barkey’s report estimated more than 10,000 people would leave Montana as a result of the economic impact — further lowering tax revenues and demand for state and local government services. “When people move for economic opportunity, they tend to be younger,” he added. The decline of the state’s coal industry itself, he said, would have significant impacts on government funds. Four different taxes on coal help prop up the state’s budget — most notably the coal severance tax, which has yielded $2.1 billion for state coffers in the past four decades. Flathead County gets the fifth-largest payout from coal royalties through the Treasure State Endowment program, which awards grants to governments and special districts to fund infrastructure projects. In all, the county has gotten about $7.7 million since 1999. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Reporter Sam Wilson can be reached at 758-4407 or by email at swilson@dailyinterlake.com.

Economists optimistic about 2016 Posted: Saturday, February 13, 2016 5:45 am By SEABORN LARSON/Daily Inter Lake | 0 comments Manufacturing, nonresident spending and a swelling health-care market are expected to cultivate another strong economic year for Montana and the Flathead Valley, economists said at Friday’s 2016 Economic Outlook seminar. “The real uncertainty in the Flathead is what’s going to happen with the Canadian dollar,” said Paul Polzin, director emeritus of the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research. This isn’t a new concept to Flathead businesses, where nonresident travel accounts for 20 percent of the economic base. The strong point of the valley’s economy is health care, Polzin said, which accounts for 10 percent of the economic base. “Flathead County began exporting health care three or four years ago and it’s still growing,” he said. “But because that’s related to the Canadians, we’ll see how that is affected.” Norma Nickerson, director of the Institution for Tourism and Recreation Research, projected another big year for national park visitation and ski resorts. She attributed the positive outlook for the parks to the National Park Service’s centennial and an increase in advertising. Along with the commercial side, she said millennials have found ways to travel more often and at cheaper rates, using services like airbnb and Uber. “This just shows that things are changing and we have to pay attention to that,” she said. Todd Morgan from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research said Montana manufacturers are expecting a better year than 2015. About 45 percent of surveyed manufacturers said they are planning an increase in employment, while 4 percent said they’re expecting to reduce staff.

Another positive indicator, according to Morgan: 36 percent of firms said filling a skilled labor force was the biggest issue of 2015. This year, only 25 percent of firms are worried about that issue. “That raised some interesting questions,” Morgan said. “Did they resolve this issue? We’re not quite sure.” Either way, it appears the manufacturing industry, which carries 120 firms in the Flathead Valley according to Morgan, can look forward to increased sales. “It’s a positive story for manufacturing in the Kalispell region,” Morgan said. “It has a lot to do with fuel and managing costs being low, especially in the wood products industry.” BUREAU DIRECTOR Patrick Barkey kicked off the seminar with some insight into what is propelling Montana’s economic growth. “Consumers are driving growth,” Barkey said. “Investment, on the other hand, has throttled back and not contributed as much.” Barkey presented a national outlook, highlighting weakening economies such as Canada and Mexico expected to hurt U.S. product export numbers. The U.S. economy, which has become much stronger in recent years, is pushing up the cost of U.S. goods while continued job growth over the past five years has increased Americans’ spending power. Montana has experienced the same effect with steady job growth and a slightly more rapid rise in wages. Every sector in Montana except mining increased wages in 2015. “They all tell the same story,” Barkey said. “The growth has been pretty broad.” Barkey said the Bureau expects growth to continue this way for at least three or four more years. Reporter Seaborn Larson may be reached at 758-4441 or by email at slarson@dailyinterlake.com.

Kalispell School District Considering New 25-Acre Property on North End

Parcel off Whitefish Stage Road could be latest site for new elementary school BY DILLON TABISH // FEB 5, 2016 // NEWS & FEATURES

An empty section of land near Whitefish Stage Road on the north end of Kalispell. Beacon File

Photo

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Kalispell school officials are considering the addition of an elementary school on the north side of town along with two new sites on the southern end to address overcrowding and projected growth over the next 20 years.

Mark Flatau, Kalispell School District 5 superintendent, told a steering committee on Wednesday that an informal dialogue is underway with a landowner who expressed interest in selling 25 acres for a new school off Whitefish Stage Road. The landowner

approached the district with the idea, Flatau said. The empty parcel is within city limits near Rose Crossing.

Flatau said a full report on the potential site will be delivered to the school board on Feb. 23.

The potential additional property comes as school administrators and staff are in the midst of long-range planning efforts to address Kalispell’s crowded elementary classrooms. Kalispell’s elementary school district hit its largest enrollment on record this fall with 3,018 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, 521 more than 10 years ago.

Since last summer, planners have worked with a local steering group to solve the growing need for new space.

Flatau said the latest possibility is acquiring the land off Whitefish Stage Road and building an elementary school. At the same time, the district would also build an elementary school and middle school on the district’s 25-acre property along Airport Road on the south end of town.

“That’s where the discussions are at right now,” he said, emphasizing that the plans were very preliminary.

Voters would have to approve a bond measure giving the district funding to build any new schools. Previous estimates showed costs between $24 million to $50 million for new facilities and maintenance.

The original plan was solely focused on developing school facilities on the south property with several ideas floated by planners, including an early education center for pre-school and kindergarten students.

Yet a problem emerged as plans were further reviewed, Flatau said. Building a new elementary school and early education center in south Kalispell would only clear up enough space in the city’s elementary classes for 15 years before classrooms were filled again. This forecast is based on a projected growth of 2 percent annually, which is consistent with recent population trends.

“It would be very short-sighted to go out for a bond and six or seven years later, ask for another bond,” Flatau said. “I think our community expects us to do better planning than that.”

Flatau said the district should consider utilizing the north property based on both need and opportunity.

“If I could’ve picked a site on the north end for a new school, that’s exactly where I would pick. It’s ideal,” he said.

Both north and south ends of Kalispell have experienced significant residential growth in recent years with more expected in the near future.

The area along Whitefish Stage Road is already platted for a large residential development.

Four of Kalispell’s five elementary schools are at least 60 years old, and almost every site is filled to capacity as enrollment keeps growing. Kalispell Middle School, with nearly 1,100 students, is the lone middle school in town and the largest in Montana. The city’s newest elementary school, Edgerton, was built in 1987 and had over 600 students this year.

Flatau said the idea of creating an early education center had merit but that it would create less flexibility in terms of addressing the student population’s greatest needs.

“For that reason, we need to stay with the K-5 model,” he said.

The next steering committee meeting is March 2 at the middle school, starting at 6p.m.

Marriott studies 111-room Whitefish hotel Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 3:10 pm By LYNNETTE HINTZE/Daily Inter Lake | 0 comments

Marriott has filed pre-application paperwork with the Whitefish Planning Office for a three-story, 111-room hotel along U.S. 93 just south of Mountain Mall in Whitefish. The preliminary application — not yet a formal application — details the design of the 63,171-square-foot TownePlace Suites by Marriott on three acres of wooded land near the Mountain Mall pond. TownePlace Suites are designed for extended-stay travelers “who want to feel at home and stay productive,” the hotel corporation states. The hotel would offer a mix of rooms, including suites with full kitchens. The Whitefish Architectural Review Committee will hold its second discussion about the design of the Marriott when the committee meets Tuesday, Feb. 2. “This project will need City Council approval before there is any final approval from the Architectural Review Committee,” Senior Planner Wendy Compton-Ring said, noting that Marriott’s preliminary plans could change. Architectural renderings submitted to the Planning Office show a hotel facade of natural stone, stucco and board-and-batten material. The property is located in the secondary business district, which requires a conditional-use permit for building footprints over 15,000 square feet. Marriott’s proposal is the third hotel project to surface in Whitefish over the past year.

The three-story, 86-room Firebrand Hotel is nearing completion at the downtown corner of Second Street and Spokane Avenue. It is expected to open in early June but is booking reservations for Aug. 1 and later in case of any delays. The Firebrand is being developed by Averill Hospitality, which also owns and operates The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. On U.S. 93 South in Whitefish, a 76-room Hampton Inn and Suites is scheduled for completion in late spring or early summer. The 20,030-square-foot hotel, located off the highway behind the former Wendy’s restaurant site, also is three stories high. If the Marriott TownePlace Suites project moves forward, it and the other two new hotels would add an additional 273 rooms to Whitefish’s lodging inventory that currently offers more than 1,127 rooms. That total does not include vacation rental-by-owner properties that are becoming increasingly popular in the resort town. Hotel construction is underway in Columbia Falls and Kalispell, too. Marriott is building a four-story, 101-room Springhill Suites in the Spring Prairie commercial subdivision in north Kalispell. That hotel is scheduled to open in late May. Columbia Falls is getting its first new hotel within city limits. Construction is underway on Cedar Creek Lodge east of the city swimming pool and Pinewood Park. Ruis Holdings is building the three-story hotel in two phases. The first phase will have 64 rooms, with 18 future rooms planned pending demand.

Features editor Lynnette Hintze may be reached at 758-4421 or by email at lhintze@dailyinterlake.com.

Accreditation Status Report

Thursday, February 18, 2016 Submitted By: Katie Brien, Administrative Services Manager

It is the request of the Chamber staff to keep the following committees active within the Board of Directors beyond the time of re-accreditation. Each year the committee personnel will change and with the assistance of the Chamber staff will review each secti on to discuss changes and track progress. The intent would be to keep the Board of Directors involved in more detail of the operations of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitor Bureau, and maintain active and update to date records to be used in re-accreditation processes. Below are the updates from the committee thus far and their recommendations to the Board of Directors: Section 1-Governance Section-Finance

1. Savings Account a. Recommendation: move $225,000 to WFCU from the Wells Fargo

checking account for a .68% return. 2. Second signer on bank accounts

a. President/CEO (Joe Unterreiner) is primary on all accounts. b. Convention & Visitor Bureau Director (Diane Medler) has signing

authority on all TBID/Bed Tax/CVB Events accounts. c. Recommendation: add the Administrative Services Manager (at this time

Katie Brien) as a signer on all accounts—will sign President/CEO’s absence.

d. All hand written checks must have the President/CEO’s signature on the check stub acknowledging the payment. In the case that the President/CEO needs to hand write a check OR the President/CEO is not able to sign the check stub, the Chairman of the Board or Treasurer must sign the check stub.

e. The President/CEO must be notified if a check (either printed or hand written) needs to be processed in his absence.

f. Recommendation: add Chairman of the Board to all accounts so in the case any signers are not able to fulfill their duties, the Chairman has the authority (under board resolution) to add a new signer to the accounts.

3. Signing Authority by Staff without Board of Directors acknowledgement a. 2015 high monetary checks written

i. $25,000-approximatley 20 per year

ii. $30,000-approximatley 5-6 per year

iii. $50,000-approximately 1 per year b. Recommendation: Chamber staff has signing authority without Board

acknowledgement up to $50,000. Any check above this amount will require a signature from the Chairman of the Board or Treasurer acknowledging the payment.

4. Investment Account

a. Recommendation: establish an investment account to receive stock donations for the Foundation.

5. Reserve Account a. Recommendation: TBD

6. Credit Cards a. Recommendation: Add an administrative credit card for use by the

Administrative Services Manager for small administrative purchases (UNWIND supplies, small office supplies, event supplies, Ambassador supplies). Limit of no more than $1000.

Section 3-Human Resources

1. Katie will review and update employee handbook and provide recommendations on the following: a. Holiday/Vacation/Sick Time pay schedule b. Dress policy c. Onboarding procedures d. Employee benefit policy

2. Have an outside organization review the updated employee handbook to check for compliance with employment law.

Section 4-Government Affairs—TBD Section 5-Program Development

1. Jodi Smith will facilitate an environmental scan and SWOT analysis at the March meeting and will provide a follow up report for our use.

2. Recommendation: add a yearly environmental scan and SWOT analysis to the agenda of the Board of Directors’ retreat.

Section 6-Technology--TBD Section 7-Communication—scheduled to meet February 22 at 4:00pm. Section 8-Facilities--TBD Section 9-Benchmarking—Data to be submitted by Chamber staff to ACCE by February 26, 2016.

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Kalispell Public Schools Levy and Bond information

Kalispell Chamber of commerce

Board of Directors

February 26, 2016

Kalispell Public Schools Mission/purpose

Kalispell Public Schools will provide diverse educational opportunities and challenges for all students that; meet their unique needs, prepare

them to be life/career/college ready, and result in responsible citizens of our communities.

Discussion Points

• Levy Timelines

• Enrollment History

• General Fund Projections

• Comparison Data – AA Schools

– Valley Schools

• Questions and Answers

Levy TIMELINE

• January 5 Facilities Planning Meeting • January 12 Board of Trustees Meeting • February 1 Second and Final Student Count • February 3 Facilities Planning Meeting • February 9 Board of Trustees Meeting • February 23 Deadline to call for Election • March 2 Facilities Planning Meeting • March 8 Board of Trustees Meeting – March 22 Board Work Study/Levy Campaign Begins

– April 1 District Clerk Certifies Ballot

– May 3 Election Day

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KALISPELL Public School Fall Enrollment

4630 4733 4925 4963 4937 4966

4793 4844 4837 4925 5017 4988 5063 5086 5290 5425 5450

5590 5729 5762 5812 5828 5859

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

Fall Counts 1994-2016

KALISPELL Public School Enrollment/ANB

4925 5017 4988

5063 5086

5290

5425 5450

5590

5765 5703.5

5774 5777

5373.37

4400

4600

4800

5000

5200

5400

5600

5800

6000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Average

2003-2015 ANB (Average of 2 Counts)

2015/2016 Elementary AA Schools

3,108

11,737

4,621

3,064

7,536

5,290 5,388

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

Kalispell Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Missoula

ANB Comparison

2015/2016 Elementary Valley Schools

3,108

579

1,459

776

584 599

1,142

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

Kalispell Big Fork Columbia Falls Evergreen Somers-Lakeside West Valley Whitefish

ANB Comparison

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2015/2016 AA High Schools

2,889

5,364

2,016

1,319

3,062 3,004

3,643

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

Flathead Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Missoula

ANB Comparison

2015/2016 Flathead County High Schools

2,889

300

710

511

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

Flathead Big Fork Columbia Falls Whitefish

ANB Comparison

Elementary general fund budget 2015/2016

Admin 3% Business Office

1% Curriculum

1%

Maintenance 10%

HEALTH SERVICES

Technology 0%

District Wide 3%

Edgerton 14%

Elrod 7%

Hedges 9%

Peterson 8%

Russell 7%

Kalispell Middle School 25%

Special Education 9%

Student Activities 1%

Admin

Business Office

Curriculum

Maintenance

Health Services

Technology

District Wide

Edgerton

Elrod

Hedges

Peterson

Russell

Kalispell Middle School

Special Education

Student Activities

High School General fund budget 2015/2016

Admin 2% Business Office

1%

Curriculum 1%

Maintenance 11%

Health Services 0%

Technology 2%

District Wide 3%

Linderman Education Center 3%

Flathead High School 33%

Glacier High School 30%

Vo-Ag 3%

Special Education 5%

Student Activities 6%

Admin

Business Office

Curriculum

Maintenance

Health Services

Technology

District Wide

Linderman Education Center

Flathead High School

Glacier High School

Vo-Ag

Special Education

Student Activities

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KPS Districtwide FTE 2015/2016

GENERAL ADMIN, 6

DIST SUPPORT, 15 BUILDING ADMIN, 18

CERTIFIED, 413

SUPPORT, 112

MAINT & CUST, 44

TRANSPORTATION, 24

FOOD SERVICE, 36

GENERAL ADMIN

DIST SUPPORT

BUILDING ADMIN

CERTIFIED

SUPPORT

MAINT & CUST

TRANSPORTATION

FOOD SERVICE

Elementary Budget History 2000 to 2015

0.00

5,000,000.00

10,000,000.00

15,000,000.00

20,000,000.00

25,000,000.00

General Fund Adopted

General Fund Base

General Fund Max

High School Budget History 2000 to 2015

0.00

5,000,000.00

10,000,000.00

15,000,000.00

20,000,000.00

25,000,000.00

General Fund Adopted

General Fund Base

General Fund Max

% of Maximum Budget

94%

98%

100% 100%

99%

100%

98%

Kalispell Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Missoula

AA Elementary Schools

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% of Maximum Budget

94% 94%

100%

94%

92%

90%

100%

Kalispell Big Fork Columbia Falls Evergreen Somers-Lakeside West Valley Whitefish

Valley Elementary Schools

% of Maximum Budget

93%

98%

100%

107%

100% 100% 100%

Flathead Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Missoula

AA High Schools

% of Maximum Budget

93% 94%

100%

108%

Flathead Big Fork Columbia Falls Whitefish

Flathead Co. High Schools

Local Support – 2015/2016

Kalispell ElementarySchools

Flathead High School

10.87% 7.90%

59.28% 57.16%

29.85% 34.95%

All Budgeted Funds

Fund Balance Reappropriated State Share Local Levy

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KPS Mill Levy History

160.77

144.00 136.90

141.38 141.37 138.86 138.90

156.24

136.83 136.82

153.29

99.40 94.67 98.17 97.15

92.38 84.20 82.06

76.26 77.47 75.71 79.65

05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16

General, Transportation, Bus Depreciation, Tuition, Adult Ed, Technology, Debt Service, Building Reserve

Total Elementary Budgeted Funds Total High School Budgeted Funds

KPS Taxable Value History

$-

$20,000,000

$40,000,000

$60,000,000

$80,000,000

$100,000,000

$120,000,000

$140,000,000

04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16Elementary High School

2015/2016 Elementary AA Schools

6,031

6,364

6,463

6,343

6,175

6,568

6,714

Kalispell Billings Bozeman Butte Great Falls Helena Missoula

General Fund Budget Per Pupil

2015/2016 Valley Elementary Schools

6,031

6,313

6,809 6,822

6,424

6,262

5,991

Kalispell Big Fork Columbia Falls Whitefish Evergreen Somers-Lakeside

West Valley

General Fund Budget Per Pupil

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2015/2016 AA County High Schools

6,878

7,354

7,564

8,121

7,459 7,428

7,647

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AA High School GF Budget Per Pupil

2015/2016 Flathead County High Schools

6,878

7,951 7,893

8,609

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General Fund Budget Per Pupil

2016/2017 General Fund Budget Projections

Elementary High School

• Maximum Budget $20,580,390 $21,807,249

• 2015/2016 Actual Budget $18,744,682 $19,871,063

• 2016/2017 Est. Budget $19,216,588 $20,243,200

• Increase/Decrease $471,905 $373,138

• Mill Estimate 95.91 47.43

• Increase/Decrease Mills .36 -2.35

Kalispell elementary general fund mill levy calculation

• Taxable Value $ 49,712,216

• Mill Value $ 49,712

• General Fund Mills 95.91

• Mill Increase over 15/16 .36

$100,000 Home $200,000 Home

• Total Cost of Levy $ 129.48 $258.97

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• Taxable Value $113,013,525

• Mill Value $ 113,013

• General Fund Mills 45.08

• Mill Increase over 15/16 -2.35

$100,000 Home $200,000 Home

• Total Cost of Levy $ 60.85 $121.69

Current Debt Service Bonds elementary

Issue Type Issue Date Maturity Date Issue Amount Outstanding 6/30/2016 Principal Interest Agent Fees

Elementary Refunding Bond 6/30/2013 6/30/2025 $ 588,159 $ 570,793 $ 5,941 $ 12,517

Elementary Refunding Bond 6/30/2013 6/30/2025 $ 5,846,841 $ 5,674,207 $ 59,059 $124,427

Elementary Bond 1/31/2013 6/30/2023 $ 3,350,000 $ 2,415,000 $ 320,000 $ 56,969

Elementary Bond 9/27/2005 6/30/2025 $ 1,000,000 $ 50,000 $ 2,126

Elementary Bond 3/15/2005 6/30/2025 $ 9,900,000 $ 495,000 $ 18,000 $ 1,050

Totals $ 20,685,000 $ 8,660,000 $ 930,000 $214,039 $ 1,050

Total Annual Payment $1,145,089

Current Debt Service Bonds High School

Issue Type Issue Date Maturity Date Issue Amount Outstanding 6/30/2016 Principal Interest Agent Fees

High School Refunding

Bond 6/30/2013 6/30/2025 $ 8,970,000 $ 8,900,000 $ 35,000 $283,105

High School Bond 1/31/2013 6/30/2023 $ 9,900,000 $ 5,440,000 $ 490,000 $244,200

High School Bond 9/27/2005 6/30/2025 $ 29,900,000 $ 7,410,000 $1,500,000 $389,550 $ 1,050

Totals $ 48,770,000 $ 21,750,000 $2,025,000 $916,855 $ 1,050

Total Annual Payment $2,942,905

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Somers Grade 6-8 Budget Considerations

KPS w/Somers

Elementary Enrollment/ANB 2315 2315+53

Middle School Enrollment/ANB 703 703+119

Maximum Budget $20,490,983 $21,765,464

Budget w/out a Vote $19,161,665 $20,175,202

Increase $1,013,537

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